July School Holidays 2025

At the beginning of each Farm Kids session we take the children on an educational and fun tour of The Farm. We educate them about our cows, pigs, bees, chickens, flower crops, herb garden, orchard and veggie crops. We discuss concepts like paddock rotation for the animals, pollination, organic farming, healthy soil and composting and other ethical farming practices. The children get up close and personal with our pet chickens and when available we taste veggies, edible flowers and herbs.

Ages 5 and over

SESSIONS

Friday 4 July: Mini Farmers - Flowers
9am - 3pm | Explore the anatomy of various flowers, identify and taste common edible varieties, and discuss companion planting strategies that attract beneficial insects. Activities include creating a flower press, preparing flower-infused bath salts, and assembling a simple flower jar posy to take home.

Wednesday 9 July: Workshop - Herbs
9.30am - 12.30pm | Take a farm tour to identify, collect, smell, taste, and discuss the culinary and medicinal uses of various herbs. Activities include making homemade pesto and crafting a herb wand.

Friday 11 July: Mini Farmers - Bees
9am - 3pm | Explore the fascinating world of bees, including the differences between social and solitary species, their roles in pollination, hive structure, and how honey and wax are produced. Activities include making lemon and honey bliss balls, crafting homemade candles, and a fun bee-themed art project.

Wednesday 16 July: Workshop - Nature Craft
9.30am - 12.30pm | Take a reflective nature walk to explore and discuss various seed pods and plant materials while foraging select items for crafting. Activities include creating a nature-inspired wall hanging and experimenting with nature printing techniques.

Friday 18 July: Mini Farmers - Goats
9am - 3pm | Learn about goats' diets, their roles on farms, uses in weed control, meat and milk production, and explore different breeds and fun facts. Activities include making goat puppets for a show, cooking mini fritters with goat cheese and garden produce, and creating a goat-themed bookmark.

WHAT TO BRING

Children will need:

• Sturdy walking shoes
• Raincoat
• Sunhat
• Healthy lunch and snacks and water bottle for the day
• Backpack (to carry above)
• All items need to be labelled

WHERE TO MEET

We will meet at the Farm House opposite the restaurant. Please look out for the signs to guide you.

AGES

These workshops are appropriate for children aged 5 and older. If your child is 4 they can come with siblings and you will need to remain onsite at The Farm. Children as old as 15 have enjoyed our workshops. Checkout our Mini Farmers program if you want a full day working farm experience.

PRIVATE WORKSHOPS

Please don’t forget that if you cannot make it to our planned workshops we can tailor a workshop especially for your group. Email farmkids@thefarm.com.au for more detail.